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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220041590027 · 03/07/2004 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
20
Mine experience
29.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

The employee dismounted a forklift and attempted to pull a section of screw conveyor onto the forks. The screw struck her in the knee and she stepped backwards into a pothole cuasing her left knee to suddenly shift. An MRI was performed and revelead an medial meniscus tear.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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